If you love a good lobster rolls, you’ll love it even more as a dip. Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender lobster, serve it warm, grab some crackers or bread, and let the dipping begin!
Why We Can’t Get Enough
- Rich, buttery lobster flavor: Sweet, tender lobster blends with creamy cheese and tangy lemon for a delicious bite.
- Comfort in every scoop: Warm, melty, and perfectly cheesy, this dip feels like a fancy restaurant appetizer you can enjoy at home.
- Everyone loves it! Easy to make, irresistible to everyone, and perfect for Valentine’s Day, winter nights, or using up lobster leftovers.
Lobster Roll Dip Ingredients
- Lobster: You can use thawed frozen lobster, drained canned lobster, or freshly cooked lobster.
- Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice gives the brightest flavor, but you can use bottled if that’s all you have.
- Spicy! Add extra cayenne, hot sauce, or red pepper flakes to make it spicier.
- Extra Cheesy: If you want it super cheesey, add 1–1½ cups more shredded cheese. You can use cheddar, Gruyère, or Monterey Jack.
How to Make Lobster Roll Dip
Get your baking dish ready, this lobster roll dip recipe comes together with just 10 minutes of prep and bakes into a bubbly, golden-topped snack. A few simple steps and you’ll have an impressive appetizer ready to serve straight from the oven.
- Make Base: Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Spray a 1 or 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Mix the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a large bowl with a hand mixer until fully combined and smooth.
- Add Mix In’s: Stir in the shallot, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, mustard, paprika, cayenne pepper, and 1 cup of the cheddar.
- Bake: Gently stir in the lobster until evenly distributed throughout the dip. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Transfer into the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly browned and the dip is bubbling around the edges. Top with sliced green onions, if desired, and serve immediately.
Alyssa’s Pro Tip
- What to Serve It With: Serve this lobster roll dip warm with slices of baguette, crackers, kettle chips, or fresh veggies.
- Serving Options: You can sprinkle crushed potato chips on top for extra crunch. If you prefer, skip the baking and serve it cold. You could even stir it into hot macaroni for an easy lobster mac and cheese.
Slow Cooker Instructions
- Combine: Add all of the ingredients except 1/2 cup of the cheese to a small slow cooker.
- Cook: Cook on LOW for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until hot and bubbly.
- Add Cheese: Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese during the last 15 minutes of cooking for a melty, golden finish.
Lobster Roll Dip
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Equipment
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1 (1-2) quart baking dish or pie pan or oven-safe skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked, chopped lobster meat
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup minced shallot about 1 large shallot
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper more or less to taste
- 1 ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- sliced green onions or chives for garnish, if desired
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 1 or 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
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Mix 8 ounces softened cream cheese, ⅓ cup mayonnaise, and ⅓ cup sour cream in a large bowl with a hand mixer until fully combined and smooth.
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Stir in ¼ cup minced shallot, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1 cup of the 1 ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese.
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Gently stir in 1 pound cooked, chopped lobster meat until evenly distributed throughout the dip. Taste and season with salt and ground black pepper as needed.
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Transfer into the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly browned and the dip is bubbling around the edges. Top with sliced green onions, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10–15 minutes, adding time as needed, until heated through, lightly browned on top, and bubbling around the edges.
- Make Ahead: Assemble the dip up to 24 hours in advance, cover tightly, and refrigerate. Bake as directed, adding 5–10 minutes if needed, until heated through and bubbly.
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More Warm Dip Recipes
Warm, cheesy dips like this one are the best. They’re easy to make, always a hit, and perfect for snacking while watching the big game. Here are a few other dips my family loves!
